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a music market in which people have been struggling, you can see how big she was. no other british artist has received five albums -- five grammys in one night. already, responses from music retailers saying there have been a rush of sales this morning. >> david, thank you for joining us from camden. a reminder of our top story, the man accused of carrying out attacks in norway is to appear before a closed court shortly. because the judge expected a prosecution demand that the media be excluded from the hearing. preventing him from using it as a political platform. we can see inside of the court room. we are waiting for the prosecutor to make an appearance. anders behring breivik's lawyer says that he admits he carried out the bombing. and that he had wanted to explain himself in public, something denied to him. stay with us. we will keep you up-to-date with the latest. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> uni
a music market in which people have been struggling, you can see how big she was. no other british artist has received five albums -- five grammys in one night. already, responses from music retailers saying there have been a rush of sales this morning. >> david, thank you for joining us from camden. a reminder of our top story, the man accused of carrying out attacks in norway is to appear before a closed court shortly. because the judge expected a prosecution demand that the media be...
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in australia, we're dealing with a multispeed or patch work economy where the big mining states of western australia and the northern territory are booming ahead and it's been described as a scenario that's been akin to the gold rush of the 18 50's, but here on the east coast in new south wales and queensland, times are very tough economically. retail sales are down -- >> peter, i'm so sorry but i have to stop you there. we're out of time. thank you very much for joining us from sydney. now to the u.k. where there are further allegations in the phone hacking scandal which has rocked the murdoch media empire. police have told the mother of a child that she was on the list of people whose phone may have been hacked. notes of her phone number was on an investigate's notes. the bbc's report. >> perhaps it seemed this astonishing affair no longer had the reputation to shock. but the mother who worked alongside the news of the world alongside its former editor was all along one of its victims. sarah payne's charity was contacted last night to be told her details were in the notebooks of the phon
in australia, we're dealing with a multispeed or patch work economy where the big mining states of western australia and the northern territory are booming ahead and it's been described as a scenario that's been akin to the gold rush of the 18 50's, but here on the east coast in new south wales and queensland, times are very tough economically. retail sales are down -- >> peter, i'm so sorry but i have to stop you there. we're out of time. thank you very much for joining us from sydney....
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a few arrest in the last few years, but no incidents of any sort that could be a lead up to such a big attack as we have seen today. there is one man arrested and the police cannot say just yet if there are other people involved, but it is difficult to see how one man on the good cause so much devastation. >> the attacks were definitely targeted against political power in norway. any idea as to why? >> not for the moment. this is obviously a norwegian man. previous speculation were more surrounding that norway is involved in afghanistan and libya at the moment, but we do not know whether this has anything to do with these incidents today. this was the labor party youth camp that is held on the island every year. the prime minister is the head of the labor party here in norway. it seemed very targeted toward the government and toward maybe the party -- that party especially, without knowing exactly why that party has been targeted. >> thank you. and for more on who may have been behind this -- these attacks, you can -- let's go to frank gardner in london. what is your analysis based on
a few arrest in the last few years, but no incidents of any sort that could be a lead up to such a big attack as we have seen today. there is one man arrested and the police cannot say just yet if there are other people involved, but it is difficult to see how one man on the good cause so much devastation. >> the attacks were definitely targeted against political power in norway. any idea as to why? >> not for the moment. this is obviously a norwegian man. previous speculation were...
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. >> i was asleep at the time when i heard a big bang sound, and then the roof collapsed. >> i suddenly heard a strange sound, like a large train explosion sound, so i walked outside, and i heard someone screaming for help and saudi cabin being swept away. >> they are calling it the worst rain in this century. hundreds of house is flooded. more dead, more missing, and roads are impassable, except with the help of rescue teams and rove's. this has taken many people by surprise. 40 centimeters of rain in just one day, and another 25 centimeters to come. linzy williamson, bbc news, seoul, korea. -- lucie williamson. >> tomorrow in london, more than 1000 british veterans who were exposed to nuclear testing in the 1950's and lost their case for damages will be hoping the supreme court will give them permission to appeal. the elderly veterans believe there ill health is due to their exposure during the tests, but the ministry of defence has contested their claims since 2004. caroline reports. >> not until 10 seconds after the blast make anyone look. so intense is this man made sun that people
. >> i was asleep at the time when i heard a big bang sound, and then the roof collapsed. >> i suddenly heard a strange sound, like a large train explosion sound, so i walked outside, and i heard someone screaming for help and saudi cabin being swept away. >> they are calling it the worst rain in this century. hundreds of house is flooded. more dead, more missing, and roads are impassable, except with the help of rescue teams and rove's. this has taken many people by surprise....
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one big story -- the worry over the u.s. especially for japan, the weaker dollar means a stronger yen and at its corporate japan like nothing else. it's a big problem at the moment. >> good to see him appear get its -- good to see you. general abdel fattah younes was shot dead by what has been described as an armed gang as he prepared to appear before a judicial committee. the identity and motive of the gang has not been disclosed. our world affairs correspondent sent this report. >> in the early moments of this complex, the front lines in eastern libya were constantly shifting. one morning on the road to b rega, the commander showed up, boosting morale. general abdel fattah younes was an important defector from colonel gaddafi's regime. the rebel fighters saw yones as a beacon of hope on that day in april. the general's visit is important to us all -- one of them said. nearly 42 years ago, he helped colonel gaddafi overthrow the libyan monarchy in the coup of 1969. yones became the interior minister, a close aide. he switch
one big story -- the worry over the u.s. especially for japan, the weaker dollar means a stronger yen and at its corporate japan like nothing else. it's a big problem at the moment. >> good to see him appear get its -- good to see you. general abdel fattah younes was shot dead by what has been described as an armed gang as he prepared to appear before a judicial committee. the identity and motive of the gang has not been disclosed. our world affairs correspondent sent this report....
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. >> italy's economy is too big to bail out. greece's has been already. austerity plans include tax raises in vat, cuts to public sectors, and changes to pensions, mainly raising the retirement age. >> [speaking foreign language] >> mario monti will be better than what we had before, obviously. he seems to be a person who is serious, normal, and with experience. >> [speaking foreign language] >> for the good of italy, let's hope he makes it. >> yesterday, he spoke about his sense of responsibility and service towards the nation. >> [speaking foreign language] >> the country must meet the challenge. we must go back and increasingly be a strong element, not a big element of the european union, which we found it. we need to be a protagonist within the european union. >> today, it stands to work, with a question as to whether the skills of a technocrat can also involve the popular skills of a politician needed to retain support in the tough times ahead. >> anders breivik, the man who confessed to killing 77 people in july, has been appearing in court in oslo.
. >> italy's economy is too big to bail out. greece's has been already. austerity plans include tax raises in vat, cuts to public sectors, and changes to pensions, mainly raising the retirement age. >> [speaking foreign language] >> mario monti will be better than what we had before, obviously. he seems to be a person who is serious, normal, and with experience. >> [speaking foreign language] >> for the good of italy, let's hope he makes it. >> yesterday, he...
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. >> it probably looks like a big boxing match to them. i don't know. maybe they're sick of both parties. all i can tell you is the republicans are the only folks up here that are trying to act serious and put forth something serious. this president hasn't been serious. he created this mess to a large degree and now he's asking for help in the 11th hour. we will help him, but he's got to work with us to change the way this town does business. >> congressman joe walsh, thank you for joining us. we will be watching closely. >> wonderful to be with you. >> you're watching "bbc world news america." and still to come on tonight's program, love and marriage takes centerstage in new york where gay couples are legal to wed. but it's the economy which could also turn out to be a big winner. >> the family of british senior amy winehouse have thanked her fans for the support they've received since her death on saturday. >> tributes, quiet reflection. eileen had met amy winehouse many times out and about in camden. >> 27 years old. so sad. >> a multi-million sellin
. >> it probably looks like a big boxing match to them. i don't know. maybe they're sick of both parties. all i can tell you is the republicans are the only folks up here that are trying to act serious and put forth something serious. this president hasn't been serious. he created this mess to a large degree and now he's asking for help in the 11th hour. we will help him, but he's got to work with us to change the way this town does business. >> congressman joe walsh, thank you for...
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big film. send me an e-mail. the fact that a lot of us now have smartphones and can access the internet wherever we are, has opened up possibilities to performers to get an audience. if you cannot get into the theater to see a performance, why not download one. ghost city provides downloadable audio performances. each recording is tailored to a specific and under location. one person who is no stranger to integrating technology into his performances is a stand-up comedian. for this show, he googled an audience member live on stage. >> you do not exist. you can either use it in your show, like i do, or you can use it to promote a gig, or there is probably another way, which i do not know yet, which is better than both of those things. >> with digital media developing all the time, it is pretty certain that over the next few years, performers and audiences will be interacting in ways we do not even know about. >> speaking of interacting on line, you can get constant updates on our website. for all of us act "bbc wo
big film. send me an e-mail. the fact that a lot of us now have smartphones and can access the internet wherever we are, has opened up possibilities to performers to get an audience. if you cannot get into the theater to see a performance, why not download one. ghost city provides downloadable audio performances. each recording is tailored to a specific and under location. one person who is no stranger to integrating technology into his performances is a stand-up comedian. for this show, he...
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the judge threw out the settlement offer saying it was pocket change to such a big bang. citigroup is accused of selling investors complex financial instruments and then betting against them. >> the spotlight is once again on wall street's role in the mortgage crisis. this time, it is shining on citigroup. a federal judge in manhattan has struck down a deal reached between the bank and america's financial regulators, the securities and exchange commission. the judge says he was not sure the deal was fair and he criticized the regulators for shielding the public from the details of what the firm did wrong. he said that when it comes to issues of financial transparency, it was in the interest of the public to know the truth. citigroup issued a statement saying that the settlement was fair and reasonable. if the case went to trial, it would present substantial, factual, and legal defenses for the charges. the settlement relates to a claim by the sec that citigroup misled investors and then went on to bet against investors. investors went on to lose $700 million. citigroup ma
the judge threw out the settlement offer saying it was pocket change to such a big bang. citigroup is accused of selling investors complex financial instruments and then betting against them. >> the spotlight is once again on wall street's role in the mortgage crisis. this time, it is shining on citigroup. a federal judge in manhattan has struck down a deal reached between the bank and america's financial regulators, the securities and exchange commission. the judge says he was not sure...
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>> these are big losses for our country, but there are many other figures that are serving this country. we have replaced many in the past, as well. unfortunately, this is another sacrifice, but we will continue to sacrifice and we will also defeat them. our forces will be more trade in the future to spoil these kinds of attacks. >> thank you very much. this happened at an important time in afghanistan during the transition to afghan security forces taking place in kandahar. it is picking up pace. >> thank you very much. still to come on gmt -- the countdown begins. >> with just one year until the opening ceremony of the london 2012 the olympic games, we will be speaking to not one but two olympic gold medalists. >> catholics in the vatican say ireland's prime minister was right to speak out about the child sex abuse scandal. criticism of the church's role in covering up sex abuse. >> the vatican is preparing an official reply to outspoken criticism of the church's handling of the sex abuse allegations as recently as 2009 a new irish government report. the news hit the headlines in ital
>> these are big losses for our country, but there are many other figures that are serving this country. we have replaced many in the past, as well. unfortunately, this is another sacrifice, but we will continue to sacrifice and we will also defeat them. our forces will be more trade in the future to spoil these kinds of attacks. >> thank you very much. this happened at an important time in afghanistan during the transition to afghan security forces taking place in kandahar. it is...
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. >> rose: so they are too big to fail? >> they are too big to fail and if we learned anything in this crisis it's this they were going to get a bailout and that has not changed going forward even under dodd/frank, with the resolution. provisions of dodd/frank, there's nothing that's breaking these banks down in size and so they continue to threaten the taxpayer. >> rose: gretchen, thank you. >> you're welcome, charlie. >> rose: simon schama is here. he's university professor of art history and history at columbia university. as a student at cambridge his former teacher taught him to be unapologetic about the gift of communication and that he has. as an academic and journalist his work has encompassed politics to film and food. politics to film and food. leal cd "script, scribble, scribble" writings on politics, ice cream, churchill and my mother. i'm pleased to have simon schama back at that table. welcome. >> thank you, charlie. >> rose: another damn square thick book. >> charlie... >> rose: "cibl, scribble, scribble." >>
. >> rose: so they are too big to fail? >> they are too big to fail and if we learned anything in this crisis it's this they were going to get a bailout and that has not changed going forward even under dodd/frank, with the resolution. provisions of dodd/frank, there's nothing that's breaking these banks down in size and so they continue to threaten the taxpayer. >> rose: gretchen, thank you. >> you're welcome, charlie. >> rose: simon schama is here. he's...
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i did not see it as a big deal. i know people talk so i don't care. >> you were not hurt? >> no. >> but when people are questioning who you are -- very cool things other athletes pointing to you at the starting line -- very cruel things. how do you deal with that? >> when i am on the track i am here to run. >> just hours before she was due to run in the world championships it emerged the international association at the mantid she undergo gender -- demanded she undergo gender testing. and her own country had already embarked on this without telling her. >> a few hours before you run you discover they put up gender verification tests. what are you thinking? >> i think about the future. what has happened to me [unintelligible] >> she went on to win in berlin. but with the gold medal came very public questioning about intimate details of her life. your focus is on being a good person. you must be able to have looked around and did you judge other people who had not been good to you in terms of putting you through this task without telling you? >> i don't judge people. if you
i did not see it as a big deal. i know people talk so i don't care. >> you were not hurt? >> no. >> but when people are questioning who you are -- very cool things other athletes pointing to you at the starting line -- very cruel things. how do you deal with that? >> when i am on the track i am here to run. >> just hours before she was due to run in the world championships it emerged the international association at the mantid she undergo gender -- demanded she...
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even if you think it is not a big deal and don't take it seriously as a measurement of what is good and what is not, it sucks you in. people are so interested in it for a day and a half, i get into it myself. tavis: what is it like to be perennially nominated? >> the pictures have been so successful, a lot of times a really good picture will take you a long way. i have been partly may be the beneficiary of it. hopefully i am part of making the picture is good, but "toy story 3," there recognize it however they can print it will not be best picture, not because it is not, but they don't do that yet. tavis: you think they will do that one day with animation? >> someday they will realize that sometimes it is the best picture, but i think it will be quite a while. has a tough time winning most of the time. tavis: to the best of your ability, could you put into laymen's terms what your processes? -- what your process is? what is your process when you are approached about a sound track? >> the score, we talk about it and we decide it mutually with the director where the music is the one to be
even if you think it is not a big deal and don't take it seriously as a measurement of what is good and what is not, it sucks you in. people are so interested in it for a day and a half, i get into it myself. tavis: what is it like to be perennially nominated? >> the pictures have been so successful, a lot of times a really good picture will take you a long way. i have been partly may be the beneficiary of it. hopefully i am part of making the picture is good, but "toy story 3,"...
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they're concerned with the really big question that dominated all of american politics. how do you regrouped project america when the government is running out of money and the people are no longer prepared to pay more in taxes? this man looks like your typical computer science professor. he could really do with a new bicycle. he can certainly afford it. in a light 90's, he had two students, an enterprising duo that promised him a share in their new business if he gave him their advice. how much are you actually were? >> i don't like to answer that question. -- how much are you actually worth? >> more than a billion? >> that would not be completely inaccurate, let me put it that way. >> and billionaire professor who carries his own chipped tea mug. he is probably the richest academic in the world. he worries that in obama's america, wealth has become a dirty word. >> we should be empowering these people. we should be encouraging the next generation but i think there is almost a hostile attitude towards the people that have been successful in this country and the people t
they're concerned with the really big question that dominated all of american politics. how do you regrouped project america when the government is running out of money and the people are no longer prepared to pay more in taxes? this man looks like your typical computer science professor. he could really do with a new bicycle. he can certainly afford it. in a light 90's, he had two students, an enterprising duo that promised him a share in their new business if he gave him their advice. how...
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libya is a big country. we only have several large cities that you need to make sure you have some control over. tripoli being the key one. what does it take to get some stability? what does it take to get the oil refineries cranking out product they can sell? that sort of input needs to go in. nato is the right organization to do this. they have the wherewithal that can help libya. >> thank you for coming in. >> that brings us to the end of today's broadcast. another busy day. you can find constant of developments on our website. thanks for watching. see you back here tomorrow. >> make sense ofonal news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. ♪ >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of ies.s. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news america" was presented by kcet, los angeles.
libya is a big country. we only have several large cities that you need to make sure you have some control over. tripoli being the key one. what does it take to get some stability? what does it take to get the oil refineries cranking out product they can sell? that sort of input needs to go in. nato is the right organization to do this. they have the wherewithal that can help libya. >> thank you for coming in. >> that brings us to the end of today's broadcast. another busy day. you...
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. >> a big difference in appearance. also, if we just swirl the wind around in the glass, we can seem that the chateaux du camp clings. this is more gooseberries. it is generally lighter. >> you can tell that is more expensive? >> it is all about concentration. >> but would you buy such an expensive bottle? >> no. no, certainly not. >> not to drink. no way. >> the thank you very much, indeed. >> the new owner says he broke open a bottle to celebrate the anniversary. at around 10,000 pounds per glass, let's hope it does not disappoint. bbc news in central london. >> i am hoping it is still cocktail hour. maybe it is happy hour. in any event, it brings us to the end of today's broadcast, but remember, you can always get constant updates on our website, and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/bbcworldnews. for all of us, thank you for watching. we will see you back here tomorrow. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, a
. >> a big difference in appearance. also, if we just swirl the wind around in the glass, we can seem that the chateaux du camp clings. this is more gooseberries. it is generally lighter. >> you can tell that is more expensive? >> it is all about concentration. >> but would you buy such an expensive bottle? >> no. no, certainly not. >> not to drink. no way. >> the thank you very much, indeed. >> the new owner says he broke open a bottle to...
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it is the big exporters in asia who are really worried. consumer spending starts to dry up, they will be shipping goods to those markets, hitting the bottom line. manufacturers in asia, japan, really suffering. the big question is, will the u.s. introduced more stimulus measures? the problem, actually, is what tools do any authorities have? [no audio] >> frozen, unfortunately. but david told me that stimulus measures in the u.s. exacerbate the problem. you continue printing money, kicking the can down the road. he said that you can not print money to create prosperity. it has been tried before. ecb has quantitative easing measures in place. nothing is working. no good. across the business news that we are covering, as we were just saying, struggling. investors have been looking towards china. in particular, inflation. inflation, running at an annual rate, a three-year high. after aggressive moves to raise such several times, including supporting banks. i asked our correspondent in beijing about it. >> i do not know if it is a high water ma
it is the big exporters in asia who are really worried. consumer spending starts to dry up, they will be shipping goods to those markets, hitting the bottom line. manufacturers in asia, japan, really suffering. the big question is, will the u.s. introduced more stimulus measures? the problem, actually, is what tools do any authorities have? [no audio] >> frozen, unfortunately. but david told me that stimulus measures in the u.s. exacerbate the problem. you continue printing money, kicking...
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. >> a big one, actually. we had an aftershock of 5.4. quite significant. enough to make the buildings shake. many people were quite frightened by that and they went out into the streets wondering if it was going to be another massive earthquake. as you can see, that slightly leaning building behind where the men are working, that has moved further to the left. an aftershock has made some of the badly damaged buildings more precarious. >> how was the cold affecting survivors? >> temperatures have dropped to about freezing or below at night. there is also snow tomorrow. speaking to many in the hospitals, they said they were not only having to deal with people hurt in the earthquake themselves but also cold, flew, and maybe ammonia. in these temperatures, many hundreds, many thousands of people are sleeping in damp conditions. the turkish red cross has given out tents and blankets. within a few weeks, all of these roads will be covered with snow. >> thank you very much for joining us. now to the latest news from libya, five days after he was killed, colonel g
. >> a big one, actually. we had an aftershock of 5.4. quite significant. enough to make the buildings shake. many people were quite frightened by that and they went out into the streets wondering if it was going to be another massive earthquake. as you can see, that slightly leaning building behind where the men are working, that has moved further to the left. an aftershock has made some of the badly damaged buildings more precarious. >> how was the cold affecting survivors?...
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this is a big shopping center. police are very keen to protect the cordon. there are small pockets and for them must people people are looking to see what the atmosphere is like. >> do you think that the increased numbers of police are having an effect or our people heaving warnings to stay away -- or are the people heeding warnings to stay away? >> people were chased away quite aggressively by the police. you understand that that seemed to have an effect and things are quiet. there are instances where people have been told to stay away from the center. that also seems to be an effect. >> who are people blaming for this? >> a couple of the people we have spoken to say that they are very angry. having said that, the incident that sparked the london protest was many miles away. it is difficult to see what the connection is. the police are keeping a watchful eye on it. >> thank you very much indeed for joining us and we will have more on that story throughout the night. that brings us to the end of this broadcast, but remember you can always get constant update
this is a big shopping center. police are very keen to protect the cordon. there are small pockets and for them must people people are looking to see what the atmosphere is like. >> do you think that the increased numbers of police are having an effect or our people heaving warnings to stay away -- or are the people heeding warnings to stay away? >> people were chased away quite aggressively by the police. you understand that that seemed to have an effect and things are quiet. there...
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hamas is betraying this as a big victory. we have had emotional scenes. many of the relatives have not seen their family members for 10, 20, maybe even 30 years and people here describing this as a joyous day. a very different view, of course, from in israel -- in israel these people are regarded as murderers, terrorist, but here they are regarded as heroes and abetting a heroes' welcome. >> you have spoken to some prisoners. what are their stories and what did they make about the deal, one soldier, 1000 palestinian privet -- prisoners? >> i asked some of the prisoners, did they have any and buffeted for a gilad shalit whose plight who, after all, the same as theirs, freeland do not -- denied for many years. they said, look, how -- why so much attention on him when there are 6000 palestinian prisoners? only one elderly gentleman i mets, he was waiting to see his nephew be released, and he took me aside and he said, look, if you put one message across, he said the mothers here, the palestinian mothers, are feeling the same as gilad shalit's mother it is to
hamas is betraying this as a big victory. we have had emotional scenes. many of the relatives have not seen their family members for 10, 20, maybe even 30 years and people here describing this as a joyous day. a very different view, of course, from in israel -- in israel these people are regarded as murderers, terrorist, but here they are regarded as heroes and abetting a heroes' welcome. >> you have spoken to some prisoners. what are their stories and what did they make about the deal,...
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. >> has it caused a big outcry in china, the credit downgrade? >> i don't think so. those that handle the investment, i think they are confident that the u.s. is still a strong economy, capable of meeting its financial obligations. i think they want to use this partly as a means to enhance their own status and prestige at the u.s. expense. >> you were ambassador to china. how easy is it for an american politician to persuade the chinese to do what america wants and needs? >> i of fink and a u.s. politician can persuade the chinese to do anything that they don't want end of a gutsy and their vital interests. the u.s. can influence chinese policies somewhat, but the chinese themselves want to formulate their policy and what they perceive to be a vital interest to china. china is so absorbent in its own economic problems, its own domestic and social unrest. they are not going to want any advice from the united states about how to resolve this problem. >> and from economic to military. russia showed off a new stealth fighter jet. the first public appearance, her watching
. >> has it caused a big outcry in china, the credit downgrade? >> i don't think so. those that handle the investment, i think they are confident that the u.s. is still a strong economy, capable of meeting its financial obligations. i think they want to use this partly as a means to enhance their own status and prestige at the u.s. expense. >> you were ambassador to china. how easy is it for an american politician to persuade the chinese to do what america wants and needs?...
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. >> london's design museum, home to lots of innovative products that have turned into big money for their inventors. they have to make sure that their ingenuity is protected. if you have had a brilliant idea? you had better get a patent said that you can have a chance to make some money. now, inventors are beginning to worry that double patent system is falling into disrepute. they say that it is tendering innovation rather than helping. here is one clever idea, a smart phone application that teaches you chinese. it is the work of this digital design agency. they are generating modest income but now that could be dwarfed by a huge legal bill. this came in the post one morning. the problems came and went baffling documents arrive in the london office. >> this came from a company in america said that we are infringing on some of their patents. it it shows a telephone talking to a facts machine and this is dated december 7th, 1999. -- this shows a telephone talking to a fax machine. here is another bit, "a memory within each of the units capable of storing the results. this is a couple
. >> london's design museum, home to lots of innovative products that have turned into big money for their inventors. they have to make sure that their ingenuity is protected. if you have had a brilliant idea? you had better get a patent said that you can have a chance to make some money. now, inventors are beginning to worry that double patent system is falling into disrepute. they say that it is tendering innovation rather than helping. here is one clever idea, a smart phone application...
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total demand for 820 big airplanes. we are at the right part of the aviation cycle where airplane -- airlines are focusing on long- range needs, having to replace older 747's. >> it has only been a few years since boeing said there was no market for extremely large airplanes like this. >> is a very smart -- very small market, but larger in terms of investment. in terms of the triple seven, we were able to take the older 747 and create an all new airplane with those technologies that can complete against the all new 80380. >> of course, you can keep up- to-date with all of our coverage at the paris air show by clicking on the pages that bbc.com. here is an interesting story. businesses will soon be able to create web addresses ending in their own brand name. groups can update their address from dot com or dot net to the name of their organization. they are charging $185,000 for the privilege. i asked the senior vice president how they justify that hefty price tag. >> the price tag is based on a cost recovery fees. that i
total demand for 820 big airplanes. we are at the right part of the aviation cycle where airplane -- airlines are focusing on long- range needs, having to replace older 747's. >> it has only been a few years since boeing said there was no market for extremely large airplanes like this. >> is a very smart -- very small market, but larger in terms of investment. in terms of the triple seven, we were able to take the older 747 and create an all new airplane with those technologies that...
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>> if the big government had not stepped in in the 2008, the atm's would have no money in them. people would have lost their houses. they had to step in, didn't they? >> i don't think so. this is what the western world is up against. the business model is unsustainable. people will have to have a stake in society. in greece and in germany and here and increasingly in the u.s., to many people do not. >> you with the man who offered no regulation. some of this went to the banks. >> the subprime mortgage was invented by the government. the united states government decided that the banks could no longer make rational calculations of risk. it destroyed two of the bedrocks of free society. the property market and the banking systems. those are two of the pillars of a free society. >> do you think that things are so fragile that america might fail? >> yes, i think so. when you have u.s. taxpayers funding the entire cost of the chinese people liberation army, there is no -- for that. >> do you think that chinese civilization, indian civilization could teaches about how to live? >> well,
>> if the big government had not stepped in in the 2008, the atm's would have no money in them. people would have lost their houses. they had to step in, didn't they? >> i don't think so. this is what the western world is up against. the business model is unsustainable. people will have to have a stake in society. in greece and in germany and here and increasingly in the u.s., to many people do not. >> you with the man who offered no regulation. some of this went to the banks....
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i don't know if we are in the big caucasian dropped in 2011. i don't know if they stopped making you guys. the whole objective behind my comedy is not to alienate, but it is more like, get in on the joke with me. what i like about that eat -- about the east coast, all latinos are generally illegal. >> i parents were from india. my cousins and i would sit under the dining table and record them and go upstairs and play the tape and laugh at them. nothing is coming. i think i am talking to people that do not feel like they are being spoken to. i don't know if i am the first to do that style of comedy, but i think i am the first to talk about the invisible minorities. it was the only time in my life i saw an asian due to open his eyes really wide. [laughter] trichet. nothing happens. -- try it. just the eyebrows move. >> i get away with it because i am somewhat ambiguous to them. they don't know where i fit in on the color chart. the way the world sees it is black and white, and brown fit right in the middle. that means i can pick on both sides and
i don't know if we are in the big caucasian dropped in 2011. i don't know if they stopped making you guys. the whole objective behind my comedy is not to alienate, but it is more like, get in on the joke with me. what i like about that eat -- about the east coast, all latinos are generally illegal. >> i parents were from india. my cousins and i would sit under the dining table and record them and go upstairs and play the tape and laugh at them. nothing is coming. i think i am talking to...
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why is that such a big deal? >> that led to the creation of atoms that form the stars and planets that make up the universe. there was also something else that lurked in the early cosmos. the mysterious substance called anti matter. it is all but gone. now, physicists at cern have managed to artificially create hundreds of atoms of anti matter and for the first time, kept them stable long enough to study them in detail. everything around is made of atoms. when the universe was created, there were equal amounts of anti matter which is a mirror image of matter. the cancel each other out. had matter and antimatter clashed in this way after the big bang, the universe would never have existed. here we are. >> they held them in place for long enough to see of matter and antimatter different. if they are, this would have answered some of the most profound questions in physics. it is hoped the new research could explain how our universe came into being. >> that brings us to the end of today's broadcast but we can -- you
why is that such a big deal? >> that led to the creation of atoms that form the stars and planets that make up the universe. there was also something else that lurked in the early cosmos. the mysterious substance called anti matter. it is all but gone. now, physicists at cern have managed to artificially create hundreds of atoms of anti matter and for the first time, kept them stable long enough to study them in detail. everything around is made of atoms. when the universe was created,...
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. >> the police pushed a big group of us. the woman in front of me had a bunch of people behind her and could not back up. the police started hitting her with a baton. >> across the country in california, police have already if it did occupy oakland. in oakland, protesters have taken to the streets. the police are setting up barricades. the protesters have returned. some more good humid as they walked around the square, some curious. they believed that police were ignoring a court order. if they try to get back in, we will put up a fight. they will know who we are. -- >> if they try to get back in, we will put up a fight. they will know who we are. >> is this really having any impact on america? the men and women building the towers have watched the protesters for weeks. everyone we spoke to was pleased. >> 1 time we would like to sit in the park and have a cigarette. we cannot do that because they are sticking up the joint. >> many think that the protesters had a point. >> we can sit in the park and have lunch like human bei
. >> the police pushed a big group of us. the woman in front of me had a bunch of people behind her and could not back up. the police started hitting her with a baton. >> across the country in california, police have already if it did occupy oakland. in oakland, protesters have taken to the streets. the police are setting up barricades. the protesters have returned. some more good humid as they walked around the square, some curious. they believed that police were ignoring a court...
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will ross report. >> umbrellas at the ready for the big day. it made the journey of harder, but in this young that democracy, people are determined to choose their leaders, a change from the years of dictatorship many remember. some were surprised the election went ahead. there was speculation it would be posed fund to. with 60,000 of these polling stations, the electoral commission has a daunting challenge, and you could say the voters are also not having it easy. to get an idea of the size of the task underway here, have a look at this table. there is no ballot paper here. is a ballot book. of last document. on each page, dozens of candidates for national assembly. there are some 18,000 candidates vying for positions in the parliament. there are 500 posts there. international observers have turned up. prior to the poll, there had been a flurry of calls for calm. some of the campaigns turned violent. there could still be trouble ahead. it is expected to be a tight race between the two main presidential candidates, the incumbent, and a man old
will ross report. >> umbrellas at the ready for the big day. it made the journey of harder, but in this young that democracy, people are determined to choose their leaders, a change from the years of dictatorship many remember. some were surprised the election went ahead. there was speculation it would be posed fund to. with 60,000 of these polling stations, the electoral commission has a daunting challenge, and you could say the voters are also not having it easy. to get an idea of the...
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in big cities, cooling centers have been set up to provide emergency relief. >> i sat outside a few minutes ago, and already i'm extremely uncomfortable. a huge open-air sauna, and it's already late in the day. that's ok for people working in all these air-conditioned offices, but for those who have outside jobs, the conditions are almost unbearable. >> it's hot out. the humidity is what kills you. all you can do is try to stay hydrated and keep an eye on each other and try to make it. >> more than 700 people died over a five-day period. that was in history. there are concerns about more fatalities with temperatures not expected to drop until sunday. >> hello, this is g.m.t. on "bbc news." the headlines this hour, the president denies there's a family inin somalia and says the aid bans will remain enforced. >> a crucial phase with the president and top lawmakers struggling to agree on a deal. in washington. time now for the business news. we've had a positive reaction. >> we have for now. for now. that's the key. they are the key words, and i think we got more than we were expecting from th
in big cities, cooling centers have been set up to provide emergency relief. >> i sat outside a few minutes ago, and already i'm extremely uncomfortable. a huge open-air sauna, and it's already late in the day. that's ok for people working in all these air-conditioned offices, but for those who have outside jobs, the conditions are almost unbearable. >> it's hot out. the humidity is what kills you. all you can do is try to stay hydrated and keep an eye on each other and try to make...
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even beijing says corruption is the big challenge, one which could bring down communist rule. >> there are a very small number of officials who work outside the law. they work with the mafia. the mafia used their power and influence within government, and they bully you, then you, or take over your business. that is their way of doing things. your money or your life. >> this is where the village as far houses once stood. now, the new school as a playing field. the farmers fought hard for their children to be here. now, they rub shoulders with the children of the local in need. the party secretary shows me where his home was. i asked him if all the sacrifice has been worth it. >> [speaking foreign language] >> but the wealth gap is growing. he and his family admire the new opera house. when we first met the daughter, she was pregnant and dreaming of a both to the city. now, they own several apartments and businesses. there is family tension. >> [speaking foreign language] >> the rhythm of life in a new city. an emerging middle class. new citizens are arriving or one is returning home. o
even beijing says corruption is the big challenge, one which could bring down communist rule. >> there are a very small number of officials who work outside the law. they work with the mafia. the mafia used their power and influence within government, and they bully you, then you, or take over your business. that is their way of doing things. your money or your life. >> this is where the village as far houses once stood. now, the new school as a playing field. the farmers fought...
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the big break is the storming of the compound. you can see the outer wall reached by the rebels as they overran the ski area. denying that libyan leader one more potential hiding place. in a corner, a substantial military installation hit by nato missiles weeks ago. and then at the center of the compound, an area used for scores of rallies. we have seen the rebels pulling down gaddafi's statute. symbolism -- the symbolism is immense. does this mean game over? not quite. after all he is still a large tree in >> and son -- so is his son. the appeal it -- the appearance of his son was a propaganda coup. despite claims that had captured him. it damage the prosecutor at the international criminal court. haguel be in the facing charges against khomeni. first they have to be caught. >> today there are reports the rebel council will come to tripoli tomorrow. they face a daunting task. to convince libyans and the world that can be united. what a challenge they face. this is a country which after four years of colonel gaddafi's revolutionar
the big break is the storming of the compound. you can see the outer wall reached by the rebels as they overran the ski area. denying that libyan leader one more potential hiding place. in a corner, a substantial military installation hit by nato missiles weeks ago. and then at the center of the compound, an area used for scores of rallies. we have seen the rebels pulling down gaddafi's statute. symbolism -- the symbolism is immense. does this mean game over? not quite. after all he is still a...
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they suspect that they want a big mining companies to replace them to make more wealth. the local mafia has a powerful hand. there is a lot of money to be made. this is worth nearly 50,000 u.s. dollars. for nearly 30 years, columbia has been torn apart by revolutionary groups and the armed militias all funded by the illegal drug trade. unless they act quickly and effectively against illegal gold mining, the violence to spark again. >> from the gold of columbia to an explosive natural wonder in the democratic republic of congo. this is usually associate with years of warfare so you might be shocked to learn that some are going to a different destination. once you look at the volcano, you might decide it is worth it. >> in the jungles of eastern congo, and unlikely sight, thousands of tourists venturing to a park that is still teeming with militias and rebel armies. visitors are well guarded. they are urged to keep quiet just to be safe. here is what has brought them, a brand new hole in the earth's crust and a new mountain growing by the hour. >> absolutely incredible. th
they suspect that they want a big mining companies to replace them to make more wealth. the local mafia has a powerful hand. there is a lot of money to be made. this is worth nearly 50,000 u.s. dollars. for nearly 30 years, columbia has been torn apart by revolutionary groups and the armed militias all funded by the illegal drug trade. unless they act quickly and effectively against illegal gold mining, the violence to spark again. >> from the gold of columbia to an explosive natural...
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do you think this will be such a big shock to the system? >> i think people's behavior will change as well. we have seen in front of our eyes how people express themselves. it is very different from how we normally are in japan. people do not normally expressed frustration and anger so out in view. >> do you really think this will change japanese society and culture? >> yes, i think it is already changing. even young children are saying, we're doing something. at the moment, it is a little bit negative activity. sporting events in concert said it canceled and things like that -- and concerts' are canceled and things like that. people are really trying to cooperate. it is happening already. >> the nuclear power industry is well aware of public fears for safety. in recent years, more and more people have been willing to consider nuclear power as necessary to help cut fuel emissions and ensure energy security. but what impact will the japanese emergency have on the future of nuclear power? >> it has never been a particularly easy sell, but unti
do you think this will be such a big shock to the system? >> i think people's behavior will change as well. we have seen in front of our eyes how people express themselves. it is very different from how we normally are in japan. people do not normally expressed frustration and anger so out in view. >> do you really think this will change japanese society and culture? >> yes, i think it is already changing. even young children are saying, we're doing something. at the moment,...
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some are more isolationist and others who want america to have a big role in the world, so debates about what you do with iran, pakistan, and what you do with troops in afghanistan. >> we have not done a good job of defining and articulating what the end point is in afghanistan. i think the american people are very tired about where we find ourselves today. >> let me respond. are you suggesting we should take our troops out next week? >> i said we should draw down from 100,000. we do not need 100,000 troops. >> all of the other debates walked away, but he did not on this one. >> you have a picture of who is going to be the front-runner in this race? >>cain and perry were put that it. i think they will slide in the polls. it is still not clear. >> how much of a role foreign- policy is going to play. now for a photographer who decades after her work was shot got a new turn in the spotlight. she was and lows of pioneer of her heart and currently has region was a pioneer of her art and currently has an exhibition here in washington, d.c. >> we were given the first opportunity to go to puerto
some are more isolationist and others who want america to have a big role in the world, so debates about what you do with iran, pakistan, and what you do with troops in afghanistan. >> we have not done a good job of defining and articulating what the end point is in afghanistan. i think the american people are very tired about where we find ourselves today. >> let me respond. are you suggesting we should take our troops out next week? >> i said we should draw down from...
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the singer appeared with a big orchestra. he had been troubled would still help recently. there was a concert in october in london that he had to pull out because of a viral infection. his publicist said that he is being given excellent care and that he is said to be improving. they will try and reschedule the concert. >> portugal was hit by a general strike on thursday. they're still protesting greece over spending cuts. what about the third country that needed a bailout? a year ago this week, ireland requested financial assistance. there is a sense that ireland is partly taking the pain and getting on with the process of debt reduction. what is really going on. >> 12 months and the mood is very different. there have not been mass protests are widespread public sector strikes. it seems as if ireland is taking the pain and getting on with it. the economy is growing. food is one industry fueling the growth. this is pepperoni produced in ireland. exports like this have been growing strongly. that is feeding the irish economy. there will be a greater value had back to the eco
the singer appeared with a big orchestra. he had been troubled would still help recently. there was a concert in october in london that he had to pull out because of a viral infection. his publicist said that he is being given excellent care and that he is said to be improving. they will try and reschedule the concert. >> portugal was hit by a general strike on thursday. they're still protesting greece over spending cuts. what about the third country that needed a bailout? a year ago this...
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that is a big improvement. as a society, we could perhaps move forward if we all had a form of cognitive enhancement that was safe. >> this is the second time we're doing the test. >> in cambridge, i am about to do a bit of self experimentation of my own. >> in the first half, you'll see a square. >> i have to complete two sets of computer games over an hour and a half. to test my powers of memory, strategy, and planning. ntc if modafinil has any -- and to see if modafinil has any effect on me. [bell rings] >> if i said one, two, three, you would say to me, three, two, one. the first one is five, one. >> 1, 5. >> that is everything done. the last thing is to rate how you are feeling. how are you feeling? >> physically, i am feeling more myself. if i had to guess, i would said that last time was when i was given the modafinil, but it is really very marginal. >> we will find out if i was right in a minute. but what if there were drugs that can make as kind of more considerate, more moral? scientists are about to
that is a big improvement. as a society, we could perhaps move forward if we all had a form of cognitive enhancement that was safe. >> this is the second time we're doing the test. >> in cambridge, i am about to do a bit of self experimentation of my own. >> in the first half, you'll see a square. >> i have to complete two sets of computer games over an hour and a half. to test my powers of memory, strategy, and planning. ntc if modafinil has any -- and to see if...
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opinion, polls suggest that there is broad sympathy with the union, urging more disruption on such a big scale, which may change. >> let's go to heathrow airport and get the latest from ross atkins. how bad are things there? >> it to put it bluntly, they are not as bad as everyone was expecting. looking across the u.k., almost everywhere has been given a full and clean bill of health. a number of the main airports are coming out and saying -- no problem. things are moving as you would expect. anecdotally, lots of people coming through the airport behind me here. others saying that it is easier than it normally is, because many have stayed away. you could see that as a triumph for the government in a blow to the unions. the unions are, however, highlighting the destruction despite the fact that things are moving relatively smoothly, saying this so the airlines are not even flying into heathrow today. they say that airlines like virgin have advised passengers to stay away. it is worth adding that it is a beautiful, clear day in london, making it easier to get the planes in and out. >> the
opinion, polls suggest that there is broad sympathy with the union, urging more disruption on such a big scale, which may change. >> let's go to heathrow airport and get the latest from ross atkins. how bad are things there? >> it to put it bluntly, they are not as bad as everyone was expecting. looking across the u.k., almost everywhere has been given a full and clean bill of health. a number of the main airports are coming out and saying -- no problem. things are moving as you...
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next year he will be appearing in a big hollywood movie that everyone expects to make a lot of money. >> that is about it at the moment. news on any of the stories we have been covering? we would love to hear from you on our bbc world news facebook page. stay with us. plenty more to come. >> makes sense of international news pabst bbc.com/ internationalnews. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its financial strength to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet los angeles.
next year he will be appearing in a big hollywood movie that everyone expects to make a lot of money. >> that is about it at the moment. news on any of the stories we have been covering? we would love to hear from you on our bbc world news facebook page. stay with us. plenty more to come. >> makes sense of international news pabst bbc.com/ internationalnews. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own...
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it is a big operation. one of the many difficulties is that people disappeared when the earth takes clock -- earthquake struck. it has been hard for people to get back in contact as well, letting the authorities know that they are safe. i suspect that we will see a stabilization as people gradually managed to get in contact. >> that you very much, nick. chris described the conditions being faced by those in the tsunami path. >> it is hard for japanese people to think that their compatriots are basically suffering third world conditions. you have got hundreds of thousands of people homeless now. millions but no access to gas or electricity. or even fresh water. that is certainly what we are hearing from the beef agencies that are helping the government here. there is a need for fresh water and blankets. a huge disaster. a huge effort being put in place by the japanese. the scale of it is just enormous. and there is a nuclear power station as well. >> is there much faith in the government's reassurances regar
it is a big operation. one of the many difficulties is that people disappeared when the earth takes clock -- earthquake struck. it has been hard for people to get back in contact as well, letting the authorities know that they are safe. i suspect that we will see a stabilization as people gradually managed to get in contact. >> that you very much, nick. chris described the conditions being faced by those in the tsunami path. >> it is hard for japanese people to think that their...
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the key one is sirt, this big birthplacefi's between here and tripoli. [inaudible] >> jon leyne in benghazi, which is currently the headquarters of the national transitional council. we're now going to cross over to a live press conference from william hague. >> we do not know how long that will take. we've seen some scenes of jubilation and celebration of the fall of the compound of the gaddafi regime. a clear, fundamental, decisive rejection of that regime by the people of libya. the regime has clearly lost control of most of the capital and much of the country. i think it's now time for colonel gaddafi to stop issuing delusional statements and to recognize that has happened and that control of the country is not going to return. he should be telling his dwindling and remaining forces now to stand down. i think that's what now needs to happen. we welcome the national transitional council, who i think are approaching this in absolutely the right spirit and the right statements, pointing to an inclusive political government, a clear process for the futur
the key one is sirt, this big birthplacefi's between here and tripoli. [inaudible] >> jon leyne in benghazi, which is currently the headquarters of the national transitional council. we're now going to cross over to a live press conference from william hague. >> we do not know how long that will take. we've seen some scenes of jubilation and celebration of the fall of the compound of the gaddafi regime. a clear, fundamental, decisive rejection of that regime by the people of libya....
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could the charity provided by one party give it a big advantage when it comes to election time? thousands of mourners have flocked to the eastern bosnian town to mark the 16th anniversary of the massacre were 8000 bosnian men and boys were killed. them 16 years on, the pain is just as raw. a mother overwhelmed by anguished at finding the remains of her son. it we will pelvic bones and the fragments of his lower jaw that -- was all that could be recovered. at 29 years old, he was one of those killed back in 1995. today, just another green the coffin lowered into the ground. over 600 were buried on this anniversary, identified through dna analysis. statistics perhaps, but for those grieving, sons, fathers, husbands. it was the worst atrocity in europe since the second world war. thousands of bosnian muslims had grounded into the united nations safe haven as the war raged on, but the dutch troops were easily overrun. the men and boys were led off to be slaughtered. around 8000 of them within the space of five days. it is the only part of the balkan wars to be labeled genocide. the
could the charity provided by one party give it a big advantage when it comes to election time? thousands of mourners have flocked to the eastern bosnian town to mark the 16th anniversary of the massacre were 8000 bosnian men and boys were killed. them 16 years on, the pain is just as raw. a mother overwhelmed by anguished at finding the remains of her son. it we will pelvic bones and the fragments of his lower jaw that -- was all that could be recovered. at 29 years old, he was one of those...
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within a decade, the big powers were involved in wars and military conflict. the problem today is that you can just see the beginnings of some of that. when the usa decided on the second round of quantitative easing, the result was to boost inflation in the rapidly developing countries like brazil. the brazilian finance minister called it economic war and retaliated. japan, fearing that its exports would be hit by a cheaper dollar,erntve ined to weaken its own country. japan did it again this week, so did argentina. that has led some to hear the breakup of globalization, others to welcome it. >> globalization as the way it is construction has caused some of the problems that led to the credit crunch. is this what we really want going forward, companies and labor power. the asian governments are gaming the system. >> last week's deal projected more friction into that argument. your knees to borrow a trillion. when the man doing the borrowing turned up in china, he was told to stop criticizing over currency and then we will see. thehe early 30's even as global e
within a decade, the big powers were involved in wars and military conflict. the problem today is that you can just see the beginnings of some of that. when the usa decided on the second round of quantitative easing, the result was to boost inflation in the rapidly developing countries like brazil. the brazilian finance minister called it economic war and retaliated. japan, fearing that its exports would be hit by a cheaper dollar,erntve ined to weaken its own country. japan did it again this...
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. >> no, greece must of been gauging from big organizations that are not helping the new generation fight for the future, like nato. we have beautiful son and we still have a huge american base where airplanes began their trip against libya. >> that is another issue. this question of the elites being out of touch, people in germany are saying that. why are we working so hard to pay work for these countries. you except at that point is true, that of the elites are out of touch? >> they are usually elected representatives. they are confronted withtoward o the infrastructure. on the issue of libya, i would say britain and our partners are acting absolutely within the un resolution. that was passed without objection and without veto. un resolution 1973. our action in libya is about protecting civilian life. that's why we're taking the steps we are to stop gaddafi, is still trying to kill, maim, murder, bomb, show his own civilians and we will continue to act under un resolution 1973. that's our responsibility to protect civilians. obviously, it's for the libyan people themselves to decide how
. >> no, greece must of been gauging from big organizations that are not helping the new generation fight for the future, like nato. we have beautiful son and we still have a huge american base where airplanes began their trip against libya. >> that is another issue. this question of the elites being out of touch, people in germany are saying that. why are we working so hard to pay work for these countries. you except at that point is true, that of the elites are out of touch?...
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. >> this kind of short-term relief is simply because these countries are too big to bailout. >> the c.b. is owned by the -- the european central bank is owned by all of these countries. how much of a risk are the germans and french taking? >> about 2.5 billion euros per day, which adds up to a big number, about 800 billion euros. >> american investors have been blue, too. many have thought the rating dropped from standard and poor's is what has stripped the u.s. government of its borrowing power. >> this is the u.s. government. no matter what some agency may say, we have always been and always will be a aaa country. >> the lead weight on share prices is the fear that america may be headed back to recession. bank of america is plunging by 20%, and citigroup by 16%. >> people are selling today, not just because of the downgrade, but because the u.s. economy looks a lot less promising today than it did one week ago, or three weeks ago. >> and there is a conundrum about what to do about record debt bearing down on rich economies. we pay them too fast, and perhaps go back to recession. -
. >> this kind of short-term relief is simply because these countries are too big to bailout. >> the c.b. is owned by the -- the european central bank is owned by all of these countries. how much of a risk are the germans and french taking? >> about 2.5 billion euros per day, which adds up to a big number, about 800 billion euros. >> american investors have been blue, too. many have thought the rating dropped from standard and poor's is what has stripped the u.s....
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the observers were eagerly awaited by big demonstrations. this is one of several districts which has seen repeated efforts by the regime to crest of finance but it is clearly still there. when they reached one of the hottest areas, the observers found themselves besieged by angry residents eager to bend their ears and tell their stories. -- this is one of several districts which had been repeatedly attacked by the regime to crush any remaining for the finance. as if to accept their point, gunfire rang out. although the violence died down compared to recent days, the people said that when observers were there, people were still being killed. >> there are more than five people wounded. this increases the number of 8 people that have died by the security forces shooting directly at these people. >> nearby, another the fight city, there was more shooting as protesters tried to converge on the central square. under the arab peace plan that syria has signed, peaceful demonstrations are supposed to be allowed and certainly not shot at. the plan cal
the observers were eagerly awaited by big demonstrations. this is one of several districts which has seen repeated efforts by the regime to crest of finance but it is clearly still there. when they reached one of the hottest areas, the observers found themselves besieged by angry residents eager to bend their ears and tell their stories. -- this is one of several districts which had been repeatedly attacked by the regime to crush any remaining for the finance. as if to accept their point,...
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the last couple of days in particular before today, before they started to make these big events, the last couple of days were very difficult indeed, and i think some of the fighters from the new transition government were starting to feel depressed because they were losing ground and losing men, but it has been a very big bombardment. sadly for some of those fighters and possibly the residents as well, it is having a devastating effect on the city itself. >> what do you think happens after the push for sirte is finally over? what will they do with all these gaddafi loyalists? >> it depends. civilians will be allowed to go, and from our experience in tripoli, gaddafi loyalists where they're able to protest in favor of the old regime after the fall of the city. so the portends on one hand, the new democratic government or new democratic administration says it will allow those people who supported gaddafi to remain. of course, the problem is what they do with all the fighters. we saw two very different acts today. one gaddafi fighter badly wounded being treated and cared for by members
the last couple of days in particular before today, before they started to make these big events, the last couple of days were very difficult indeed, and i think some of the fighters from the new transition government were starting to feel depressed because they were losing ground and losing men, but it has been a very big bombardment. sadly for some of those fighters and possibly the residents as well, it is having a devastating effect on the city itself. >> what do you think happens...
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it can make a big impression when it comes to dedications. the senate -- 31-year-old king got married and it was quite an affair. >> in the stillness of an early morning, but is torrance began to sound around the ancient himalayan fortress. the procession laid out our rich tapestry of lor.old monarchas 's was an occasion forjoy. >> this is a once in a lifetime event. >> thethe bawascast live on television. are relatively recent phenomenon. bhutan has had tv for the last 12 years. there has been a reluctance to open up to the world. the wedding was notable for the absence of any celebrities or other guests. they are the new faces of royalty. absolute powers were abolished three years ago. today's wedding may have helped to consolidate his image as a popular monarch rather than a reckless. >> that brings us to the end of today's broadcast. you can get updates on our website and you can get in touch with me on twitter. i am @kattykaybbc. thanks for watching. i will see you back here tomorrow. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundatio
it can make a big impression when it comes to dedications. the senate -- 31-year-old king got married and it was quite an affair. >> in the stillness of an early morning, but is torrance began to sound around the ancient himalayan fortress. the procession laid out our rich tapestry of lor.old monarchas 's was an occasion forjoy. >> this is a once in a lifetime event. >> thethe bawascast live on television. are relatively recent phenomenon. bhutan has had tv for the last 12...
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>> tuesday shaping up to be a very big day in parliament. in the morning we are expecting a senior policeman, including the one that put it last night, to appear before the committee. they will be questioned and questioned again about this cozy relationship. also, of course, at the handling of the original investigations into phone hacking. the biggest set piece will be in the afternoon, when they will hear from rupert and james murdock, separately from rebecca brooks, who resigned from her post at news international on friday. >> plenty going on. i know it will keep you busy. >> other stories making headlines around the world today, let's check with thailand and cambodia, ordered to withdraw their troops. the united nations highest court ordered troops to leave the land. a number of people were killed, thousands fled their homes. the postal service website has been hacked into by a group calling itself the union of free syrian hackers. they ended a message with the slogan -- the people want to finance the egyptian revolution. three people h
>> tuesday shaping up to be a very big day in parliament. in the morning we are expecting a senior policeman, including the one that put it last night, to appear before the committee. they will be questioned and questioned again about this cozy relationship. also, of course, at the handling of the original investigations into phone hacking. the biggest set piece will be in the afternoon, when they will hear from rupert and james murdock, separately from rebecca brooks, who resigned from...
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. >> of the other big area was the role of the security service. on whether the attacks could have been prevented. the final image >> 2 of them have come out of more than a year before they were set off to commit mass murder. the seventh of july, a surveillance photo was crushed to this. they tried to establish their identities. this was one area where the security service comes in from the corner. there also accused of failing to correct errors. they say it is essential that they receive accurate information from the security service so that he can probably hold a service to account and reports the prime minister, parliament, and the public. >> that will be considering very carefully he corners report and recommendation. >> and the families are appealing to the secretary to act on those recommendations. >> it is not acceptable that she says they will consider them and nothing happens. these recommendations have not been made lightly. >> it was the worst terrorist attack on british soil. emergency services of both say they have made improvements. >
. >> of the other big area was the role of the security service. on whether the attacks could have been prevented. the final image >> 2 of them have come out of more than a year before they were set off to commit mass murder. the seventh of july, a surveillance photo was crushed to this. they tried to establish their identities. this was one area where the security service comes in from the corner. there also accused of failing to correct errors. they say it is essential that they...
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edberg do you see this as a big moment, a turning point in history? >> absolutely. this represents the mobilization of arab societies. there will be no going back from this. this is a 1989 fight a moment. even if it is defeated, it has shown that society can be mobilized to this extent, based on the fact that it is much more modern and open to the outside world. this is something that arab rulers are going to have to deal with. i think it is very significant. >> and you? >> there is no doubt at all. it is an extraordinary liberation in every possible way. we got very accustomed, i think, to give revolutions a dirty name. stalin did that. cnn's where did that -- the springtime ideal of people, the idea that there is a community of citizen since -- seemed to be a fantasy. it is the middle east of all places. one should not be saying that, i know. i agree. there is no going back. it scrambled all the cliches. >> people in china are looking at this and thinking -- hold on a minute. we can do this, too. >> i am sure they're going to be thinking about that. in fact, they
edberg do you see this as a big moment, a turning point in history? >> absolutely. this represents the mobilization of arab societies. there will be no going back from this. this is a 1989 fight a moment. even if it is defeated, it has shown that society can be mobilized to this extent, based on the fact that it is much more modern and open to the outside world. this is something that arab rulers are going to have to deal with. i think it is very significant. >> and you? >>...
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. >> big cities were spare, but these remote towns were not. ♪ welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it is ultimatum time in libya. the country's new leaders have told colonel gaddafi's forces to surrender by saturday in areas still under their control or face an all-out assault. that includes gaddafi's hometown of sirte. libyan rebels have said they have a good idea of where he is and are confident they will catch him. >> village by village, the rebels advanced toward sirte. they plan to be there by saturday to back up the leadership's ultimatum. thousands of gaddafi's loyalists there have until then to surrender or the left -- the rebels will attack. the settlement still flies the old regime's likes. -- flags. there is a movement coming from the east, too. but the rebels have been leapfrogging forward, another 20 or so miles in the past day, and this is the most forward position that they have. if they go over the hill behind me, they say, they invite in coming fire from the loyalist forces. >> and although the loyalists are abandoning their possessions, there
. >> big cities were spare, but these remote towns were not. ♪ welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it is ultimatum time in libya. the country's new leaders have told colonel gaddafi's forces to surrender by saturday in areas still under their control or face an all-out assault. that includes gaddafi's hometown of sirte. libyan rebels have said they have a good idea of where he is and are confident they will catch him. >> village by village, the rebels...
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china is too big a country to make that work. i think their best solution would be to empower local actors to let local lawyers bring corrupt fors to court, to let organizations deal with these problems. they're again terrified the local, political effort might become a national effort directality no only the national officials but the leadership of beijing. they seem as if they've identified with these local, corrupt officials. >> rose: and where do you come down on the argument the best way to do this, to achieve results is private pressure, not public pressure? >> i have to say that there was a big improvement in the way president obama went about this summit compared to the one in now 2009. >> rose: before you answer my question, tell me why that was. what happened to make him change? >> i think because he was so widely seen to have flubbed the last summit. that was when hillary clinton went into it saying human rights can't interfere in the u.s.-china relationship and other interests. that's where president obama refused to
china is too big a country to make that work. i think their best solution would be to empower local actors to let local lawyers bring corrupt fors to court, to let organizations deal with these problems. they're again terrified the local, political effort might become a national effort directality no only the national officials but the leadership of beijing. they seem as if they've identified with these local, corrupt officials. >> rose: and where do you come down on the argument the best...
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you make a big deal about this. >> i am tough. academically -- toff parent academically. westerners talk agiftedness. we think it is about hard work. i think it is about helping your child reach their potential, what ever is. i do think that asian parents tend to assume strength rather than fragility. that can be very empowering. it can also go too far. you have to listen to the job. >-- listen to the child. >> mumsnet would agree with what she says about helping them reach their potential. at some point, you have to praise the effort and not the result. there are kids who will never get an a grade. >> it is not that i think it is a mistake. i do not always believe my children when they say they've tried their best. i remember when lulu said she hated math and did not like it. >> the teacher said she did not have to. >> i said i did not believe her and started throwing it. she actually did say she hated me. after that, i did change. i think you have to find the balance. it is the hardest thing i have ever done. >> you are not a line. every parent finds it the most difficu
you make a big deal about this. >> i am tough. academically -- toff parent academically. westerners talk agiftedness. we think it is about hard work. i think it is about helping your child reach their potential, what ever is. i do think that asian parents tend to assume strength rather than fragility. that can be very empowering. it can also go too far. you have to listen to the job. >-- listen to the child. >> mumsnet would agree with what she says about helping them reach their...
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about not as a big moment, -- >> as a big moment, did people want to see a hanging? >> they did not that the hanging, but the got the custard pie, which was extraordinary. i thought it delivered wonderfully in tv terms. i thought the relationship between rupert and james was fascinating, the whole dynamic. were 's pauses extraordinary. there was a moment with rupert murdoch stepped up for investigative journalism, and i thought that was a wonderful irony because it was investigative journalism on the part of "the guardian" that led to him sitting in front of the select committee. >> did you feel any sympathy towards him? >> as a person, as a woman, yes. as a person, i felt sympathy. i thought at the beginning, he looked confused and he looked extremely uncomfortable, as well he might be, and i thought there was a moment where i was watching with a group of people in my office, and the pendulum will swing towards him. >> is an unusual experience for rupert murdoch, the scion of the family, to be accountable and that situation. he is used to being accountable to shareh
about not as a big moment, -- >> as a big moment, did people want to see a hanging? >> they did not that the hanging, but the got the custard pie, which was extraordinary. i thought it delivered wonderfully in tv terms. i thought the relationship between rupert and james was fascinating, the whole dynamic. were 's pauses extraordinary. there was a moment with rupert murdoch stepped up for investigative journalism, and i thought that was a wonderful irony because it was investigative...
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the day of the big operation bonds. they will help the troops land if by helicopter, they encounter stiff resistance. the british tried to drum into them. the police is not as upbeat about the security situation as the british. their view is that once they are in, the fighting season will start again. >> narcotics are like ammunition for the taliban. they go hand in hand. >> we had to the border -- hed ad to the border. we are there to witness the assault of 350 afghan and british troops. this is not some sort of free fire zone. the landing is entirely unopposed. there are many local people moving through the area. they start moving through compounds. some weapons are found quickly. but it is not a huge haul. they do not meet with any opposition. the guerrillas have not offered any resistance. one thing is cle. the local people don't trust the afghan police or want them there. >> [unintelligible] >> it is quite a touchy subject. you disagree with the mp? this issue needs to be resolved. >> have they turned a corner? i t
the day of the big operation bonds. they will help the troops land if by helicopter, they encounter stiff resistance. the british tried to drum into them. the police is not as upbeat about the security situation as the british. their view is that once they are in, the fighting season will start again. >> narcotics are like ammunition for the taliban. they go hand in hand. >> we had to the border -- hed ad to the border. we are there to witness the assault of 350 afghan and british...
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. >> no, greece must of been gauging from big organizations that are not helping the new generation fight for the future, like nato. we have beautiful son and we still have a huge american base where airplanes began their trip against libya. >> that is another issue. this question of the elites being out of touch, people in germany are saying that. why are we working so hard to pay work for these countries. you except at that point is true, that of the elites are out of touch? >> they are usually elected representatives. they are confronted with the independence, whether we like it or not. they have found out that greece has got itself into a very difficult situation through its own decisions. we are trying to give them time to restore credibility and to get rid of that deficit. we're helping by loans, not grants. it would be far worse for greece if we were not doing that. the idea that we could let greece go bankrupt, learn the lessons of a few years ago. remember lehman brothers in the usa. it has an effect throughout the world. this is the same with greece. if greece started to default
. >> no, greece must of been gauging from big organizations that are not helping the new generation fight for the future, like nato. we have beautiful son and we still have a huge american base where airplanes began their trip against libya. >> that is another issue. this question of the elites being out of touch, people in germany are saying that. why are we working so hard to pay work for these countries. you except at that point is true, that of the elites are out of touch?...
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the department of homeland security is creating headquarters that will be as big as the pentagon. >> thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> as the world stops for this weekend's anniversary, few groups remembered more than at new york firefighters. the community lost more than 300 members, who died pulling people out of the world trade center. jimmie jr. was among those killed and the north tower. he gives his first-person account of the legacy continues to live with. >> i went for a run where i lived and the planes hit the tower. i turned around and i came back and i turned on the tv and i saw what was going on. with that, and headed into the city because i knew my son was working. [sirens] i came over the brooklyn bridge and i saw the second tower fall. he would be one of the first ones in there. he would be of the highest. we knew he was in the north tower. that is where i concentrated most of my search. it was a total failure, not having the proper equipment for the brave men that when in there that day. at least give them a fighting chance. communications are so
the department of homeland security is creating headquarters that will be as big as the pentagon. >> thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> as the world stops for this weekend's anniversary, few groups remembered more than at new york firefighters. the community lost more than 300 members, who died pulling people out of the world trade center. jimmie jr. was among those killed and the north tower. he gives his first-person account of the legacy continues to...
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this large one is the big earthquake. but these are a little bit misleading because they suggest that these earthquakes are points, and they are not. the large earthquake, it really occurred in a box-like movement about this big. probably about 400 kilometers long and tens of kilometers wide. that is the extent of the amounts that moved. it is staggeringly large. >> the foreshocks, the red dots, and after shots in the last hour. there are closer to tokyo. is that a particular problem? >> i think it is not as surprising because we had so much fore-shock activity in the north part of the zone and that is where the main shocks started this morning. it is breaking from north to south. it may well be that must -- much of the energy has already been released in the north but less in the south. so the aftershocks are now occurring down here and they are sort of filling up the bits of rock that have not moved as much as they did for north. -- further notes. more detailed analysis in the next few days will show if that is the patt
this large one is the big earthquake. but these are a little bit misleading because they suggest that these earthquakes are points, and they are not. the large earthquake, it really occurred in a box-like movement about this big. probably about 400 kilometers long and tens of kilometers wide. that is the extent of the amounts that moved. it is staggeringly large. >> the foreshocks, the red dots, and after shots in the last hour. there are closer to tokyo. is that a particular problem?...
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no let up for this big bird, the boeing streamliner. athens had a very stressful flight to des western japan. the pilots successfully landed after a second attempt. it made its commercial debut only two weeks ago. the united states has never had a national tourism policy, but that changes the day when the corporation for troubled promotion launches its tourism strategy. the u.s. share of international travel has fallen by one-third since 2000. >> the united states has never had a tourism policy because of this arrogant and brash attitudes. we just thought everyone would come in show up. we saw the decline over the next -- last decade of international visitation, which we call a less -- a lost decade of travel. we tried to create a corporation for travel promotion. >> there you go. >> real catchy. >> let's take a look at the markets. we cannot deny and we cannot kid ourselves, the markets are watching closely what happens in the three political situation. and of course, the 2010 budget. we keep hearing mixed news about this. burlesque on
no let up for this big bird, the boeing streamliner. athens had a very stressful flight to des western japan. the pilots successfully landed after a second attempt. it made its commercial debut only two weeks ago. the united states has never had a national tourism policy, but that changes the day when the corporation for troubled promotion launches its tourism strategy. the u.s. share of international travel has fallen by one-third since 2000. >> the united states has never had a tourism...
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one big fear is that the violence seems to be spreading out of the normal killing ground. six people killed on friday when armed individuals attacked a night club. the financial cost of the mexican war on drugs is harder to calculate. the cost for its people is clear for all to see. >> you are watching "gmt." these are our top headlines. after more than two weeks of protests in egypt, the last few anti-government protesters have been cleared from the square. the chinese economy has moved up the global ranking to second place in 2010, overtaking japan. time for business news. owen has more on that story of china overtaking japan. >> very interesting. the japanese economy shrank last year. china's growth surged to almost $5.90 trillion. of course, japan is much richer than china, but these are uncertain times. >> id is recruitment season in japan. for those finishing university this year, the pressure refund. few companies will consider a graduate from last year. they fail well they may never get a secure job. -- but if they fail now what they may never get a secure job. in
one big fear is that the violence seems to be spreading out of the normal killing ground. six people killed on friday when armed individuals attacked a night club. the financial cost of the mexican war on drugs is harder to calculate. the cost for its people is clear for all to see. >> you are watching "gmt." these are our top headlines. after more than two weeks of protests in egypt, the last few anti-government protesters have been cleared from the square. the chinese economy...
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even then, this is a big city. there are big doubts about the government and what they're trying to do. are they serious about attacking with these relatively small forces at their disposal? >> syrian security forces breakout gatherings outside damascus after demonstrations demanding political freedom. a court has indicted the cia contractor, raymond davis, in the connection the shooting two men in january. he declared that he was defending himself and that he has diplomatic immunity. further straining pakistani relations with the united states. >> local media are reporting that the charges of double murder have not been formally laid. we are still waiting for lawyers to come out on both sides and make their official statements. strangely, even though there is a question of immunity, it has not been decided by the pakistani court. there was a separate hearing on monday in the issue was resolved and kicked back to the trial court to decide. even though these charges are in play, the issue of community has yet to be
even then, this is a big city. there are big doubts about the government and what they're trying to do. are they serious about attacking with these relatively small forces at their disposal? >> syrian security forces breakout gatherings outside damascus after demonstrations demanding political freedom. a court has indicted the cia contractor, raymond davis, in the connection the shooting two men in january. he declared that he was defending himself and that he has diplomatic immunity....
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the notion thatoo big to fail a. ought to be encouraging that view is wrong. >> let's check some other stores. in the cuban supreme court, they have upheld a 15 year jail sentence given to a u.s. citizen for illegally bringing in satellite communications equipment. the convicted man say he was trying to help the cuban community. lawmakers here in washington have sponsored a bill that means federal aviation employees can return to work. the deal is a temporary fix that allows the faa to continue operating until september when congress returns from its summer recess. the two week shutdown cost the government hundreds of millions of dollars in lost airline taxes. chilly is marking -- chile is marking the first anniversary of the mine collapse that left many miners underground for two months. it to an -- the chilean president attended. shooting for the stars. a rather large planets, anyway. nasa's latest adventure b last off to jupiter. a 17 year old british tourist has been killed by a polar bear. four others were injur
the notion thatoo big to fail a. ought to be encouraging that view is wrong. >> let's check some other stores. in the cuban supreme court, they have upheld a 15 year jail sentence given to a u.s. citizen for illegally bringing in satellite communications equipment. the convicted man say he was trying to help the cuban community. lawmakers here in washington have sponsored a bill that means federal aviation employees can return to work. the deal is a temporary fix that allows the faa to...
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there in the last big town on the way to the capital. fate and that of the libyan revolution could be decided here. >> that is all for this week. from all of us, goodbye. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of n york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise toork for wide range ofm fro from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you?
there in the last big town on the way to the capital. fate and that of the libyan revolution could be decided here. >> that is all for this week. from all of us, goodbye. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of n york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise toork for wide range ofm fro from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you?
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you'll have the big screen where you play the main game. perhaps if you have a racing screen where the controller becomes a wheel -- you'll have that on the little screen. >> explain to me where it is in the market at the moment and what it is trying to achieve. >> i think nintendo needs to reinvent its lniche. it did it with the wii. nintendo said, there's a huge untapped market out there of what one could call casual gamers -- family members, like to have simple games. they made their money on that. for many years, they al sold the playstation -- out-sold the playstation. now they have been declining. the large part of that -- apple has caught them with its launch of the ipad and ipod touch continues to capture the casual gaming market. >> the casual gaining market is quite interesting. they buy your products, but they do not by much software. they tend to restrict the number of games. >> not necessarily. apple has changed the model. with the nintendo and the other big game manufacturers -- with the apple store, you pay two or 3 pounds fo
you'll have the big screen where you play the main game. perhaps if you have a racing screen where the controller becomes a wheel -- you'll have that on the little screen. >> explain to me where it is in the market at the moment and what it is trying to achieve. >> i think nintendo needs to reinvent its lniche. it did it with the wii. nintendo said, there's a huge untapped market out there of what one could call casual gamers -- family members, like to have simple games. they made...
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these decisions is an attempt to re- colonized libya so they get their hands on the oil and capture big swaths of libyan territory. of course, the fact that we have enough of them has led those people to take control of central libya. they have imposed a curfew there. and as people take to the streets against them -- they threatened that they will kill you. [chanting] [crowd chanting] >> muammar gaddafi pausing in his address to the people of libya. he issued yet another defiant speech, insisting that there had been virtually no demonstrations. but plenty of violence -- putting the blame at the door of al qaeda. picking up again. we will carry on. >> i received a group of people representing from the pole libyan people -- from a whole libyan people, benghazi, mesrata -- he's been part of libya -- the eastern part of libya, and i told them to show pictures of them before terrorist controlled these cities. we have heard their shouts and their speeches. you heard what people used to say, how life was normal in these cities. i received a communication from the elders, the young people repre
these decisions is an attempt to re- colonized libya so they get their hands on the oil and capture big swaths of libyan territory. of course, the fact that we have enough of them has led those people to take control of central libya. they have imposed a curfew there. and as people take to the streets against them -- they threatened that they will kill you. [chanting] [crowd chanting] >> muammar gaddafi pausing in his address to the people of libya. he issued yet another defiant speech,...
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also in the program -- promises of big revenge, a deadly kurdish attacks on military bases. more than 40 years on, beach boys legend brian week -- wilson says he is finally releasing the album "smile." it is midday. in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington and 2:00 in the afternoon in greece where a 48- hour general strike has just begun. it is the biggest protest yet against government plans to impose more austerity measures designed to tackle the country's ever deepening debt problem. the greek parliament has already approved six austerity package is sent 2009. it has left the public facing serious economic hardship. these include ongoing tax increases alongside cuts in wages to try to bring the country's deficit under control. other measures such as property taxes which has a fixed rate regardless of income has further angered the average taxpayer. chris morris had the very latest from athens. -- has the very latest from athens. [no audio] apologies to our viewers -- not the latest report from greece. we will bring it to you as soon as we can. but we are joined on the line from
also in the program -- promises of big revenge, a deadly kurdish attacks on military bases. more than 40 years on, beach boys legend brian week -- wilson says he is finally releasing the album "smile." it is midday. in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington and 2:00 in the afternoon in greece where a 48- hour general strike has just begun. it is the biggest protest yet against government plans to impose more austerity measures designed to tackle the country's ever deepening debt problem. the...
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the contagion of this spreading beyond greece, increase was to go on their own, this is not that big a deal. there is a bull's-eye on spain. spaying doesn't have the resources to deal with. yet seen the problems in greece, portugal, ireland. >> there has been some who said they don't care what happens to greece. if greece will go, why spend another $15 billion and deal with spain afterwards? >> this is a disorderly defaults of greece. that is why they're trying to buy more time and come up with some preparation for dealing with what will ultimately be a restructuring of greek and debt and perhaps if they're lucky, three or four years down the road, a more sustainable package that will lead greece come out of this in the hand with some semblance of the government and a budget that works. right now, they don't want this. the european economy is fragile. if you go through right now with a quick restructuring and defaults, everything will unravel. there is the risk of a global financial crisis as a result of this if it is not controlled. >> thank you very much. >> what is happening in at
the contagion of this spreading beyond greece, increase was to go on their own, this is not that big a deal. there is a bull's-eye on spain. spaying doesn't have the resources to deal with. yet seen the problems in greece, portugal, ireland. >> there has been some who said they don't care what happens to greece. if greece will go, why spend another $15 billion and deal with spain afterwards? >> this is a disorderly defaults of greece. that is why they're trying to buy more time and...
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a big statue for a leader that was larger than life. good afternoon from cairo. this is a day that promises to be the most significant yet in this popular uprising. all day people have been streaming into liberation square behind me. it was almost a festive atmosphere behind me this morning. rich and poor, young and old, men and women, determined to show their opposition to the 30 year rule by hosni mubarak. >> the call for protests remains strong. the aim is to get 1 million people onto the streets of cairo. with the army promising not to move against the demonstrators, there was a renewed confidence amongst demonstrators. >> our belief is that the army will not use military force against civilians. in contrast, the interior police are trained to just torture and shoot people. which is what they have been doing for six years. >> as the relationship between the army and the demonstrators seems to be strengthening, praise has come from one of egypt's most famous actors. >> our young people are very famous, very kind. they have been organized and not hurting anyone
a big statue for a leader that was larger than life. good afternoon from cairo. this is a day that promises to be the most significant yet in this popular uprising. all day people have been streaming into liberation square behind me. it was almost a festive atmosphere behind me this morning. rich and poor, young and old, men and women, determined to show their opposition to the 30 year rule by hosni mubarak. >> the call for protests remains strong. the aim is to get 1 million people onto...
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a>> it is a big change. that group of people has a record annual and come that they could not hopefully spend in 10 lifetimes. if they had the sense of obligation, it would be great. >> it would be great if. >> it is also our problem, too. we as a society tolerate that bankers take their bonuses. you think about the comparison, their income bonus would pay 50, 60 nurses' salaries per year. we are allowing people to value themselves at that kind of rate. i>> this money is not according to them because of their own brilliance. >> in some ways, it is. if you invest in microsoft project -- >> in some cases. >> it is their own money. >> we have to remember many of them are not. many of them are taking public money and occurring benefits for themselves. this is never the way anybody intended for it to work. >> it is not simple, you want to have these people in your country because a lot of them are creating a legitimate businesses and you would rather have them doing it in your country than elsewhere. a hard thing
a>> it is a big change. that group of people has a record annual and come that they could not hopefully spend in 10 lifetimes. if they had the sense of obligation, it would be great. >> it would be great if. >> it is also our problem, too. we as a society tolerate that bankers take their bonuses. you think about the comparison, their income bonus would pay 50, 60 nurses' salaries per year. we are allowing people to value themselves at that kind of rate. i>> this money is...
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>> that is a big secret. but i think the people of kenya send their warmth and hospitality that would be fitting for a -- a royal couple. >> what do you think about the syrian ambassador no longer being invited? >> that is not for me to comment on. because i'm really here to cement relations between kenya and the united kingdom. and here in london, i would rather not comment on other countries. >> thank you for talking to us, and enjoy your day tomorrow. one further bit of news. there has been controversy over the guest list of the bahraini crown prince who was invited dyeded himself not to attend. www.bbc.com/news for the latest but www.bbc.com/royal wedding for more on the royal wedding. >> a report by the international the organization said although the u.k. spends more on children than most developed nations, cuts threaten recent gains. in the b.b.c.'s home, we have a reporter. >> over the last decade or so, britain has been one of the biggest investors among family. child poverty in the u.k. fell more th
>> that is a big secret. but i think the people of kenya send their warmth and hospitality that would be fitting for a -- a royal couple. >> what do you think about the syrian ambassador no longer being invited? >> that is not for me to comment on. because i'm really here to cement relations between kenya and the united kingdom. and here in london, i would rather not comment on other countries. >> thank you for talking to us, and enjoy your day tomorrow. one further bit...
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the big loser is colonel gaddafi himself. today marks of 42 years today since he seized power in a coup. he is a fugitive. tonight, in paris, there is a feeling that the war against gaddafi is all but one. -- won. >> while those negotiations were under way in paris, back in tripoli, new allegations were coming to light of prison torture under the gaddafi regime. our middle east editor has more on that part of the story. >> this jail, the name itself so frightening, that libyans were afraid to say it. torture was routine. sometimes, prisoners disappeared. now you can just walk again. -- walked in. after the guards disappeared, libyans broke open the cells to let the prisoners out. even here, one inmate did not hide his defiant and signed his name above this dreams of freedom. this ex-prisoner was still scared. he is from a place controlled by the colonel's men. >> of the guards told us that our existence meant nothing. i thought i could be killed at any time. >> someone has been trying to destroy the evidence of what happened
the big loser is colonel gaddafi himself. today marks of 42 years today since he seized power in a coup. he is a fugitive. tonight, in paris, there is a feeling that the war against gaddafi is all but one. -- won. >> while those negotiations were under way in paris, back in tripoli, new allegations were coming to light of prison torture under the gaddafi regime. our middle east editor has more on that part of the story. >> this jail, the name itself so frightening, that libyans were...
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it will be the big moment for william r. and kate in two day'' time. >> think you very much. thank you, indeed. cannot get enough of the royal wedding? there is much more on our website, including a look at the schedule so far. that is all for the moment. stay with us he "bbc world news run." goodbye. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet los angeles.
it will be the big moment for william r. and kate in two day'' time. >> think you very much. thank you, indeed. cannot get enough of the royal wedding? there is much more on our website, including a look at the schedule so far. that is all for the moment. stay with us he "bbc world news run." goodbye. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of...
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. >> he said, i heard you had a big argument with your boyfriend. i said, why would you know this? he said, there are messages on my machine. i have listened to them, and they said come heard messages. i said, why are you laughing? you have obviously hacked my phone. they were private, stations about issues we were having as a couple. i said i will go to the police. he said, okay, okay. we heard it on your voice messages. >> there has been much speculation about what piers morgan knew or did not know about phone hacking. he listened to one of the messages. in a 2006 article he wrote, at one stage, i was played a tape aul had left on heather's mobile phone. she had gone to india and paul mccartney was pleading for her to come back. he said, we can work it out. piers morgan was the editor when heather mills says her phone was tapped -- hacked. in a statement, he said the claims are unsubstantiated and the high court judge described her as a less than candid witness. some of his former colleagues believe hackings was -- hacking was one thread. >> he said he had never asked anyone to h
. >> he said, i heard you had a big argument with your boyfriend. i said, why would you know this? he said, there are messages on my machine. i have listened to them, and they said come heard messages. i said, why are you laughing? you have obviously hacked my phone. they were private, stations about issues we were having as a couple. i said i will go to the police. he said, okay, okay. we heard it on your voice messages. >> there has been much speculation about what piers morgan...
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it does not address the big issues. they're only talking about the discretionary spending. they're not addressing the really big sources. social security, medicare, these kinds of issues. there is the continuing problem of the national debt. they can't even agree on this. >> what would it mean for the u.s. diplomatic efforts around the globe in this time of turmoil? >> in the u.s. government is saying that it will send home those workers, people who are deemed nonessential. there will be some government functions carrying on if the shutdown actually does happen. but it will considerably curtail what the state department can do. we heard senator kerrey in congress saying that this will make the united states the laughingstock of the world. what will try to think of this? -- china think of this? >> how is it looking on capitol hill? >> neither side can agree on what the problems are. there is still hope that they can pull off a last-minute deal because looking back to the 1990's, the republicans know that this could yet again affect them very badly. they are worried about tha
it does not address the big issues. they're only talking about the discretionary spending. they're not addressing the really big sources. social security, medicare, these kinds of issues. there is the continuing problem of the national debt. they can't even agree on this. >> what would it mean for the u.s. diplomatic efforts around the globe in this time of turmoil? >> in the u.s. government is saying that it will send home those workers, people who are deemed nonessential. there...
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today, the big employers here are oil and farming, but the biggest employer of all by far, is the u.s. government, in the form of the military. when america boom, bakersfield. . -- when america boomed, b baker'so feel toomed. all across the south, there are the same problems, not enough credit to solve the housing market. >> general david petraeus is regarded as one of america's best and brightest. he's about to begin a new job as head of the cia. our diplomatic editor has been talking to general petraeus on his way home from afghanistan about america's longest war and other matters. >> nato forces in afghanistan have a new commander. general david petraeus is on the way home. he had been expected to serve longer but has been recalled to head the cia. the force he is leaving behind is now being quicker than he recommended. the insurgency has shown itself capable of hitting back with the assassinations and spectacular attacks. nato insists that they're winning. i asked the general what the possible grounds for optimism could be. >> what we have seen now is developing into a trend. in f
today, the big employers here are oil and farming, but the biggest employer of all by far, is the u.s. government, in the form of the military. when america boom, bakersfield. . -- when america boomed, b baker'so feel toomed. all across the south, there are the same problems, not enough credit to solve the housing market. >> general david petraeus is regarded as one of america's best and brightest. he's about to begin a new job as head of the cia. our diplomatic editor has been talking to...
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he's addressing a big audience. it's not just mp's. he's trying to be reasonably consensual. he knows a lot of people blame economic circumstances. he knows people on his own side think all these looters are volunteers, the people responsible for crimes are criminals. that's a simplistic statement. a lot of people think that. they aafter some of the scenes e seen. we need calm heads. he was measured. practical things like giving tax breaks to damaged businesses and more money and that sort of thing. also saying nothing is ruled out. water cannons. did he say -- i think he said social media. how will we live? that is what third countries -- that's what third world countries do. in pakistan, they say they know there's trouble when the shutdown the networks. they mentioned the army. the police chief said he would be the last police chief in london to bring and the army. that would be in a mission of the feet. >> there has been a lot of criticism. >> of course, he praised the police. you always do. in a war, you always praised the soldiers. he did make an interesting point, i tho
he's addressing a big audience. it's not just mp's. he's trying to be reasonably consensual. he knows a lot of people blame economic circumstances. he knows people on his own side think all these looters are volunteers, the people responsible for crimes are criminals. that's a simplistic statement. a lot of people think that. they aafter some of the scenes e seen. we need calm heads. he was measured. practical things like giving tax breaks to damaged businesses and more money and that sort of...
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these problems would be so big that they could not be solved. >> there is no simple formula. patience is in short supply. if the european union cannot a may to work in its current form, the alternatives are produced are. to further integration, perhaps the school and closer political union, or breaking the euro zone apart. finding a solution is one of the biggest challenges the european union could ever face. chris morris, bbc news, brussels. >> the director of the national institute of economic and social research is joining us. jonathan, lots of questions are being asked. will we get any concrete answers today? >> we will, but i worry we will see a repeat of the same strategy that has been tried for the last year-and-a-half and does not work, which is a set of half measures which gets some positive market reaction in the apart after closer examination. >> that cannot be sustained. the markets would not accept that >> . correct. and that strategy has come to the end of the road. euro zone leaders need to come up with something that would definitively resolve the crisis. on t
these problems would be so big that they could not be solved. >> there is no simple formula. patience is in short supply. if the european union cannot a may to work in its current form, the alternatives are produced are. to further integration, perhaps the school and closer political union, or breaking the euro zone apart. finding a solution is one of the biggest challenges the european union could ever face. chris morris, bbc news, brussels. >> the director of the national...
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in asia, a big dip. the chinese government or authorities may ease monetary policy doesn't seem to have come to fruition. so asia certainly down. europe, guess what, they are focused once again on the euro-zone. i have to tell you, european markets and global markets fed up with what's going on in the markets. that's it. back to you. >> aaron, thank you very much. >> fears growing that one of the world's businessest airports london's heathrow, could grind to a halt when immigration officials go on strike next week. 8,000 passengers an hour pass through heath row -- heafhrow. they have been trying to minimize impact of wednesday's public sector strike. i'm joined by a p an airline specialist. paul charles. from what you hear of it, do you think heathrow will be lunged into chaos next week? >> we are not just talking about the border around heathrow but who goes in and out of them. the issue is even if the airlines themselves start to cut some of their flights and operate at reduced frequency the passenger
in asia, a big dip. the chinese government or authorities may ease monetary policy doesn't seem to have come to fruition. so asia certainly down. europe, guess what, they are focused once again on the euro-zone. i have to tell you, european markets and global markets fed up with what's going on in the markets. that's it. back to you. >> aaron, thank you very much. >> fears growing that one of the world's businessest airports london's heathrow, could grind to a halt when immigration...
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but the president's loyalists are also out in big numbers. they are supporting change, but only the ones that presidents assad supports. for those on the ground, the call for change does not go along with this regime but the field force to overthrow it. >> former on the continuing unrest, i spoke with a man who formerly served as the american ambassador to syria. thank you for coming in. i think i'm right in that you served in syria three times. you understand the assad family. what is motivating the president at the moment? >> they are fighting for survival. this is a terrible regime that has been in power, father and son, for over 40 years, and they have a lot to account for, and this is the most serious threat by far the regime has based since 1982, and they feel that if they show any weakness, if these demonstrators and their supporters get the upper hand, that it may not just be political oblivion for them, but much worse. >> you understand assad. is there anything that might push him to either make political reforms or stepped out of th
but the president's loyalists are also out in big numbers. they are supporting change, but only the ones that presidents assad supports. for those on the ground, the call for change does not go along with this regime but the field force to overthrow it. >> former on the continuing unrest, i spoke with a man who formerly served as the american ambassador to syria. thank you for coming in. i think i'm right in that you served in syria three times. you understand the assad family. what is...
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. >> i guess to remember that we are here and to be part of the group that had such a big part of this. >> this machine is so large, they gave me a bike to go around. there are vital clues about how the universe got started. bbc news. >> tantalizing new discoveries there in switzerland. for more on today's announcement and its significance, i am joined by a science writer who wrote about the scientific search for the cosmic start of the universe. thank you so much for joining me. i understand this is potentially a huge discovery in switzerland. i am not totally sure i understand why. >> well, the higgs boson is the cornerstone of a theory that underlies, really under -- really explains what scientists have been able to measure in a laboratory. it is called "the standard model." it is all based on this mysterious higgs field, this invisible feel that permeates the universe. no one has been able to see it. -- this invisible field that permeates the universe. if they find it, and they have been searching for it for years, it will -- >> it will explain why we are all here, will it? >> well
. >> i guess to remember that we are here and to be part of the group that had such a big part of this. >> this machine is so large, they gave me a bike to go around. there are vital clues about how the universe got started. bbc news. >> tantalizing new discoveries there in switzerland. for more on today's announcement and its significance, i am joined by a science writer who wrote about the scientific search for the cosmic start of the universe. thank you so much for joining...
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if it goes down the way lehman brothers went down, we are in for a big mess. >> one final question -- would we be in the current mess if we did not have the euro? >> no, because greece never would have been able to borrow at such artificially low rates. would not have accumulated the amount of debt it did. we would still have a problem, but to agree degrees needed to become more competitive, it could have done so by depreciating the drop,, which does not even exist anymore. >> thank you very much indeed. in syria, thousands of people are reportedly fleeing in fear that the army is declaring a crackdown. the syrian government says things are getting back to normal after troops and tanks moved in on sunday. has called on people to return to their homes and carry on with their lives. will they take them up on that invitation? >> waiting to cross. over in syria, thousands more are pondering whether to abandon everything and opt for safety inside turkey, but how many can turkey accommodate? it has built camps in to a we will border towns and says it will make space for anyone else who want
if it goes down the way lehman brothers went down, we are in for a big mess. >> one final question -- would we be in the current mess if we did not have the euro? >> no, because greece never would have been able to borrow at such artificially low rates. would not have accumulated the amount of debt it did. we would still have a problem, but to agree degrees needed to become more competitive, it could have done so by depreciating the drop,, which does not even exist anymore. >>...
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for bankruptcy protection and reorganize themselves, and also during that time, you have seen several big mergers. continental and united have come together last year. you also have the merger between delta and northwest. meanwhile during all this time, american airlines has seen its debt burden grow. at -- the planes have gotten older. they have a bigger costs when it comes to staffing. all that added together amend the airline simply become uncompetitive. >> if the u.s. economy does not make stronger strides toward recovery, will we see more of these companies having to go the way american airlines has gone today? >> you have to consider the airlines in some ways apart from any of our company. if you look at american airlines, most people expected today's news. the wider public may be caught unaware by look at the share price, it has fallen more than 80% since the start of this year. many of -- other corporate names are sitting on a war chest and i have done saw -- they have done so strategically. they do not want to get caught short again as they were in 2008 when funding dried up over
for bankruptcy protection and reorganize themselves, and also during that time, you have seen several big mergers. continental and united have come together last year. you also have the merger between delta and northwest. meanwhile during all this time, american airlines has seen its debt burden grow. at -- the planes have gotten older. they have a bigger costs when it comes to staffing. all that added together amend the airline simply become uncompetitive. >> if the u.s. economy does not...
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but the big drag in the u.s. remains the housing market which is still being hit by a large number of forclosures. >> well, let's talk more about japan. particular, shares of tokyo's electric power company tepco, there were plenty of sellers but no buyers, even at a the 20% discount. investors were scared off that the country might have to be nationalized to help it cope with the cast at the fukushima power plant. the minister also said the government is thinking about imposing state management, adding to those concerns and this is a company that's lost $30 billion in market values. the cost of ensuring its debt as risen 10fold and the debt standing at $92 billion. martin short of if you jits as you research told me why the government of japan would favor nationalization. >> well, bankruptcy is still not common in japan. the banking sector, for example, had been nationalized and tepco is at least as important for the domestic economy. plus, the reorganization overall would be much easier after nationalization and
but the big drag in the u.s. remains the housing market which is still being hit by a large number of forclosures. >> well, let's talk more about japan. particular, shares of tokyo's electric power company tepco, there were plenty of sellers but no buyers, even at a the 20% discount. investors were scared off that the country might have to be nationalized to help it cope with the cast at the fukushima power plant. the minister also said the government is thinking about imposing state...
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they are the big piece of the eurozone, but they have struggled to agree. they have wrestled with two challenges. greece needs new funding of well over 110 billion euros. the first rescue last year only increase in debt to 350 billion heroes. that is heading to an extraordinary 170% of gdp. the leaders are likely to agree to make greece cost debt more bearable, but angela merkel is under pressure not to bankroll greece further. wexne>> the rating goes the wayo save countries that pencan be saved. >> increase, another violent protests. it is precisely what irritates german taxpayers, so the german chancellor has insisted the private sector contribute to a new bailout and take some new loss those and reduce greece's death. -- debt. >> the issue is whether this will be achieved now or at a later time. it seems now we will not have an ultimate decision on greek death. >> if the banks to except losses, it will unsettle markets further. another thing is italy. if the eurozone struggles to solve the greece's problems, they may debate how italy can handle its debt,
they are the big piece of the eurozone, but they have struggled to agree. they have wrestled with two challenges. greece needs new funding of well over 110 billion euros. the first rescue last year only increase in debt to 350 billion heroes. that is heading to an extraordinary 170% of gdp. the leaders are likely to agree to make greece cost debt more bearable, but angela merkel is under pressure not to bankroll greece further. wexne>> the rating goes the wayo save countries that pencan...
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that's a big issue. what is driving this behind-the- scenes -- republicans took control of the house with a group of people who are not politicians. they are business owners and have a natural distrust of government. it's a disconnect between the people in congress and the reality. everyone is saying it will have huge impacts. here we are a couple of weeks before the united states cannot pay its obligations, and we're having a fight. >> thank you very much. >> thank you for having me. >> still to come on gmt -- crowds braved the brain in london ahead of tonight's premiere of the final film about .he boy blizwizard >> the duke and duchess of cambridge continue their tour of north america. the royal couple is in calgary at the world famous annual rodeo. they visited a town that has recently been devastated by forest fires. >> two months ago, it was a town in despair. william and kate had asked to visit the town in alberta on what had been planned as a private day for them. they walked through the wreckage
that's a big issue. what is driving this behind-the- scenes -- republicans took control of the house with a group of people who are not politicians. they are business owners and have a natural distrust of government. it's a disconnect between the people in congress and the reality. everyone is saying it will have huge impacts. here we are a couple of weeks before the united states cannot pay its obligations, and we're having a fight. >> thank you very much. >> thank you for having...
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big day coming up on sunday. what is this declaration of liberation really going to mean for the people of libya? >> i think it is a formality. it is drawing a line under the gaddafi dictatorship, if you like, and effectively, the dictatorship was over when tripoli fell to anti-gadhafi forces back in august and he was swept from the city. you still have places holding out where gaddafi's prices were still fighting for him, on behalf of him. now, he is gone. all that is over. this is the drawing of a line, saying that the revolution is complete. libya had been in a kind of limbo since august, so now, it can get on psychologically, with turning to the future, looking ahead, trying to build a new libya, trying to create this new framework for fear at -- free and fair elections. this is a country that has not had free elections in a long time. think of all the things you have to create. a civil service for example. free media. all these things that have got to be done in a relatively short space of time. big challeng
big day coming up on sunday. what is this declaration of liberation really going to mean for the people of libya? >> i think it is a formality. it is drawing a line under the gaddafi dictatorship, if you like, and effectively, the dictatorship was over when tripoli fell to anti-gadhafi forces back in august and he was swept from the city. you still have places holding out where gaddafi's prices were still fighting for him, on behalf of him. now, he is gone. all that is over. this is the...